Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of October.
Good morning, Eau Claire.
🏘️ Community
Chippewa Valley Youth Football is hosting its free Punt, Pass & Kick event for children, with girls aged 4-13 and boys 4-12, at Weber Fields at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
Registration closes Wednesday evening.
📰 Economy
Chippewa County dairy farmer George Polzin said high diesel prices have strained his family farm at a recent Chippewa Valley Indivisible rally.
He warned that rising fuel costs may squeeze small farms out while lawmakers hint at possible executive action.
🏛️ Government
The City of Eau Claire is inviting proposals for affordable housing projects with $785k funding to help meet the needs of elderly and workforce residents — proposals are due by 5 p.m. Nov.
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Wisconsin mourns the loss of State Trooper Brad Ritger who died on Friday, Oct.
2 from injuries sustained during a high-speed chase (he had served nearly five years), and a memorial is now available at the local State Patrol Post for community tributes.
🏥 Health
Local non-profit Giving Mac will host its 2nd Annual Gun & Tech Banquet on Thursday in the Chippewa Valley to support veteran wellness.
Tickets run until midnight on Tuesday (closing soon) as the event aims to blend nature with technology for veteran care providers.
🏈 Sports
Prep golfers battled in sectionals on Oct.
5 as they fought for a trip to state, while tennis athletes will compete tomorrow at the Menard Tennis Center to advance in the subsectionals.
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